How to crochet faster - 6 tips that work!

Discover 6 essential tips to speed up your crochet projects without compromising on quality! What ways are there to ensure that you aren't doing anything that slows you down when you crochet? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, these tips help you observe and audit the way you crochet to see where there is room for improvement. The video does not lift one way of crocheting over another but gives tips to improve whichever way you crochet.

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[violetvixen]

I think the "right way" to crochet is whatever feels comfortable and doesnt cause pain!

[nefer]

I spent way too much money on beautiful Furls hooks only to find myself reaching for my Clovers most of the time. They're the best.

[Soffity]

I have tried so many hooks. Was getting despondent. Then a friend bought me a set of Clover Amore and I haven’t looked back . Love them

[waltraudgoslowsky]

I am a German having lived in Ireland for nearly 20 years, 81 years old and still crocheting and knitting exactly the way I was shown by my mother and at school. Works best for me. Sometimes, however, I do use other methods when there’s a special reason. I like to watch other people knitting and crocheting and sometimes it’s just a tiny but important step I can add to my own methods. Speed is not important for me although I’m usually pretty fast. I love all your videos, thanks a million for sharing your experience!

[leckemba]

Tuula, it is a pleasure to have you teach. I appreciate your tips especially because you are kind, you don’t “talk down” to us and you take your time clearly explaining things. Thank you so much.

[impunitythebagpuss]

Very good tips, thank you. I enjoy the process, not the speed! But I'm just an old retired dolly from Newfoundland! 😊!

[m.cerniglia]

I bought a box of used random hooks o mecari so I could try different kinds. Was well worth it and I learned a lot about the differences. Donated what I didn't need to assisted living/nursing home.

[MispelledOnPurpose]

I played tip 6 repeatedly so that I could see it in detail. I can only work for shorter periods of time because my wrist will hurt even when I use a support glove. I have found that holding the hook from underneath rather than from above also helps with my pain.
I tend to twist my hook and didn't realize it was a big deal. Correcting that might also help with my pain. I am self taught from a booklet and then I improved after youtube came out and people started teaching on here.
Thanks for sharing this information, I'll look to see what else you have posted.

[rubysummerpapercraft]

I could listen to you all day. It had not occurred to me to have inline hooks when I need to push into a thick bunch of stitches. I love that your videos aren't flashy. Your tutorials are so helpful and calm. Thankyou.

[zalialyon]

Tension is always my problem lol..been crocheting for 50+ years n it still gets me lol

[pamelaleonard]

I’ve never seen anyone else hold their working yarn hand the way I do until I watched you! Finally, I don’t feel so odd! Thanks !!🙌🥰🥰🧶I subscribed to your YouTube. I really enjoy them. You’re easy to follow with your instructions. Also, I love your voice! 😊I’m from South Carolina(USA) and have that southern accent people sometimes think it’s so funny!😁 Happy crocheting and thanks again for sharing your tips and knowledge!!🤗🧶

[tanyaphilstrom]

This is the most informative video I have ever watched. Thank you!

[patbrain]

Clover Amour saved my crochet career, too much hand pain. I use them or Tulip for the pain Thank you so much

[chrissiestevens]

I watch lots of crochet videos and the one thing that drives me nuts is when the person has the working yarn wrapped around their finger several times and they have to keep pausing to rewrap, they usually need to unwind the finger at some point. It makes for a lot of unnecessary movement.

[TheMamanias]

I'm crochet teacher since 24 years. Using fast music for fast crochet.when I speed up I enjoy doing.

[telenguvathiemoodley]

Wow u speak so well a pleasure to listen to .Thanks for all the tips very interesting nd I learnt so much God's blessing always South Africa 🇿🇦

[dlively]

I agree that the Clover Amour hooks are great. They’re comfortable and smooth. I do the pencil hold and not all hooks are comfortable with this hold, such as the Prym hooks. They’re so lovely and well made but not made for the pencil hold. Great tips on this video 💚🌻

[Anna-jlrx]

Excellent points! The title could be "How to crochet painlessly and faster". I recently noticed that I was doing the twisting motion. This video showed me how to fix that. You also turned my attention to an effortless way of holding the yarn. This must be a very useful video for many! By the way, I too recommend the Clover hooks. They are a perfect hybrid between in-line and tapered hooks, I think. Before, I believed I could only crochet with in-line hooks, but the Clover took no getting used to and made crocheting much smoother.

[Mrs.Silversmith]

I agree with you with regards to the economy of movement. Many times I see people who are moving their upper arm, shoulder, or at the elbow while stitching. The larger your movements, the slower you will be. You should be able to stitch with just your hands, or hands and wrists. Compare how beginner student uses a pencil to an adult. The adult is only using tiny movements of their fingers and can write for a long time without getting tired. The child is using their whole arm and holding that pencil with a death grip, and they are tired after a few minutes.

[doriweishaar]

I always enjoy your content🧶 I've been crocheting for 40+ years and I like your tips especially when I learn something new !
I'm sharing your channel with my adult daughter that I'm teaching to crochet.
Be well !🦋